Shipper/Receiver - Great Falls, MT

Job Description

Job Description

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry

Reporting:

The Shipper/Receiver position reports directly to the Materials Lead.

Core Competencies:

• Positive Attitude
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Effective written and verbal communication in English
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Flexibility

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Compare identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers. Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
• Route items to departments.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Work in conjunction with the purchasing business unit to apply freight charges on shipments.
• Check shipments of all package crates and skids to ensure customer receives precisely what they require..
• Code equipment parts and unit movements on weigh bills accurately.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records on all freight movements for re-importing of equipment if necessary.
• Procure import documentation, when necessary, for equipment.
• Makes recommendations to manager regarding improvements in efficiencies.
• Perform duties as requested by manager.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Shipping knowledge an asset.
• Forklift license an asset.
• Dangerous Good Training an asset.
• Grade 12 education.

Experience: 1 - 3 years' experience in a shipping position preferred.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and retirement plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to and prides itself on being an EEO/AA employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected groups.
• Avmax is a drug free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.